Potential Middle School Language Arts Teacher – PENDLETON SD 16 – Pendleton, OR

Major Job Responsibilites:

• Demonstrated understanding of research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices that support effective instruction.
• Recent successful experience working with educators in demonstrating and modeling effective instructional strategies and assesssment practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of needs of diverse learners and strategies for addressing these needs.
• Understanding of appropriate local and state standards.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff and district patrons.
• Evidence/demonstration of use of technology to enhance student learning or willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, support personnel, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Domain I: The Learner and Learning

Standard 1: Learner and Learning

1.1 Designs a safe and accessible classroom environment for all students.

1.2 Creates an environment that promotes equity, respect and positive interpersonal interactions.

1.3 Clearly communicates, teaches and addresses classroom and school expectations.

Standard 2: Content Knowledge

2.1 Demonstrates an effective command of the subject to guide student learning.

2.2 Adapts the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

2.3 Adheres to approved curriculum and scope and sequence.

Standard 3: Knowledge of Students

3.1 Teaches to and supports each students’ learning style.

3.2 Activates and builds upon students’ prior knowledge and experience.

3.3 Understands and supports students’ culture and heritage.

Domain II: Content

Standard 4: Instructional Goal Setting

4.1 Selects goals that are measurable and states them in terms of student learning.

4.2 Selects appropriate instructional goals based upon national, state and local standards.

4.3 Has high expectations for the success of all students, quality of work and student achievement.

Standard 5: Lesson Design

5.1 Designs instruction based on content standards.

5.2 Uses individual student’s culture and heritage in lesson design.

5.3 Designs instruction based on research-based best practices, including the promotion of critical thinking and problem solving.

5.5 Develops and implements supports for literacy development across content areas.

Domain III: Instructional Practice

Standard 6: Lesson Delivery

6.1 Exhibits lesson delivery that is clear, reflects appropriate pacing, and uses a variety of effective teaching strategies.

6.2 Uses a variety of questioning and discussion techniques that elicit student reflection and higher order thinking.

6.3 Uses effective instructional resources, including technology to teach content.

6.4 Students are actively engaged in learning.

6.5 Facilitates smooth transitions with little loss of instruction time.

6.6 Uses formative assessments during lesson delivery to guide instruction.

Standard 7: Feedback to Students

7.1 Provides constructive feedback that is consistent, ongoing, facilitates learning, timely and in a variety of formats.

7.2 Demonstrates the ability to listen to students and responds appropriately.

Standard 8: Assessment

8.1 Uses assessment data to prepare for individual and group instruction, including re-teaching when necessary.

8.2 Uses assessments that are aligned with instructional goals.

8.3 Administers and utilizes appropriate standardized and district assessments, adhering to professional guidelines.

Domain IV: Student Learning and Growth

Standard 9: Student Learning and Growth

9.1 Sets goals for student growth that are specific, measurable, attainable and rigorous.

9.2 Can show evidence of student growth.

9.3 Maintains appropriate records to document student growth.

Domain V: Professional Responsibilities

Standard 10: Professional Responsibility

10.1 Knows and adheres to job description, standards of professional practice, maintains confidentiality and carries out duties as assigned.

10.2 Maintains accurate records according to district and building protocols.

10.3 Communicates in a timely, effective, and respectful way with all stakeholders: students, parents, colleagues and supervisors.

10.4 Effectively and appropriately collaborates with colleagues and other professionals.

10.5 Knows and actively participates in building and district initiatives.

10.6 Pursues professional growth through refection, self-assessment, learning and application of best practices.